Arts is a generalist degree with wide career potential. A large number of students
undertake specialised research training in a subject and go on to gain an honours
degree followed by a higher degree or postgraduate diploma. You can major in music
as part of the Bachelor of Arts course. Duration: 3 years (4 years honours). Courses cover a selection of western and non-western genres, including a wide range of musicology, performance and composition options.
First year music courses accomodate a wide range of skills in musical literacy placing
significant emphasis on critical listening. It is possible to begin music study
without any prior knowledge of notation although literacy as well as aural skills
are developed in an appropriate musical language course during the first year. Successful
completion of 12 Junior credit points in Music permits access to a wide range of
Senior units of study including courses in Musicology (both western and non-western),
Composition and Performance. Media and Technology courses are also available.
A full Music major and Honours program are available and can be taken as part
of a combined Arts degree in many faculties of the University (Economics, Education,
Engineering, Law, Nursing and Science). The Arts Music Unit encourages music students
to participate in one of its ensembles which include a choir, orchestra and gamelan,
as well as participating in the vigorous lunchtime concert program.
The aim of the combined Bachelor of Music Studies/Bachelor of Arts degree is to allow candidates to acquire musical skills in performance, composition or musicology, together with expertise in an arts discipline within a broad humanities context.
The basic requirements for the BMus Studies/BA combined degree program are:
240 credit points in total, including:
114 credit points from units of studyavailable to candidates in the
Bachelor of Music Studies including:
(a) six semesters of Principal Study
(b)
Core requirements
(c)
other subjects
of the student's choice
126 credit points from the Faculty of Arts Table of Units of Study
including a minimum of 72 senior credit points
from Part A of the Faculty of Arts Table of Units of Study, including a Major from Part A consisting of 36 senior credit points in a single subject area.
Applicants must:
a) have completed the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or its interstate
or overseas equivalent, at a level determined each year by the Faculty of Arts
for entry in the Bachelor of Arts.
b) satisfy requirements in either an interview and/or audition according to
their proposed Principal Study.
For more information check out the Conservatorium website: www.music.usyd.edu.au
coninfo@usyd.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 9351 1241/+61 2 9351 1242
International students please phone the International Office: +61 2 9351 4079/ 9351 4161/9351 4013 or email: info@io.usyd.edu.au
If you already have an undergraduate Bachelor degree, and would like to brush
up on your music skills, why not do a Diploma of Arts? Candidates need only
complete 48 credits, (12 junior and 36 senior) in one area of study. The requirements
for the Diploma must be completed within 5 calendar years of commencement. Please
contact the Arts Music Unit for further details (+61 2 9351 2923), and consult
with the Faculty of Arts for all enrolment procedures.